by DevNadkarni | Jul 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Australia and Vanuatu have signed the long-awaited Nakamal Agreement, concluding months of negotiations on a partnership that will shape economic, infrastructure and security cooperation between the two countries over the next decade. The agreement was signed in...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 5, 2026 | 2026, News, Vanuatu
The Asian Development Bank has approved a US$10 million grant facility to help Vanuatu improve the delivery of public investment projects, strengthen economic resilience and create a more supportive environment for private sector growth. The financing comes as Vanuatu...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 5, 2026 | 2026, New Caledonia, News
Trade relations between New Caledonia and Vanuatu have come under strain after New Caledonia’s pro-France government announced the suspension of official trade cooperation with Vanuatu following renewed tensions over the disputed Matthew and Hunter Islands. The...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 5, 2026 | 2026, News, Vanuatu
Plans for a major fish processing facility on Efate have moved a step closer after Sino-Van Fisheries confirmed it is continuing work towards establishing a processing plant that would significantly expand Vanuatu’s seafood industry. The proposed facility would...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 5, 2026 | 2026, Samoa
The Samoan Government has reaffirmed its commitment to re-establishing a national airline despite warnings from the Asian Development Bank and International Finance Corporation that the venture could place significant pressure on public finances. The issue dominated...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 5, 2026 | 2026, News, Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands Government has begun consultations with industry, landowners and other stakeholders on proposed reforms to the country’s mining legislation, as it seeks to unlock greater investment while strengthening environmental protection and community...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 5, 2026 | 2026, News, Pacific
Pacific finance ministers have called for stronger regional cooperation to address rising fuel costs, supply chain risks and growing economic uncertainty during the 2026 Forum Economic Ministers Meeting held in Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands. The meeting,...
by DevNadkarni | Jul 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Pacific Infrastructure Pipeline Initiative is calling on contractors, consultants and service providers to register in the Pacific Infrastructure Contractor Directory, a central resource designed to connect industry capability with infrastructure projects across...
by DevNadkarni | Jun 3, 2026 | 2026, News, Pacific
Contractors, consultants, financiers and development partners gathered in Nadi for the Asian Development Bank’s Pacific Infrastructure Business Opportunities Seminar, highlighting a growing pipeline of infrastructure projects across the region and opportunities...
by DevNadkarni | Jun 3, 2026 | 2026, News, Solomon Islands
Former opposition leader Matthew Wale has been elected Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, succeeding Jeremiah Manele after a parliamentary vote on 15 May. Wale secured a 26-22 victory over former Foreign Minister Peter Shanel Agovaka following Manele’s removal...
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